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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.42, 891.74 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.42, 891.74 and 209.94 is: 314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.42 : 891.74 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.42/891.74 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.42x = 891.74 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.42x = 187,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,211.90/594.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.95

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